Green Russula vs

Russula virescens compared with Russula pseudoaeruginea

Key Differences

• Green Russula is Near Threatened while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Green Russula
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Russulales)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula virescens	Russula pseudoaeruginea

Evolutionary Relationship

Green Russula and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Green Russula

NT — Near Threatened

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Green Russula
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Green Russula

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Russula pseudoaeruginea is a mycorrhizal agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae, assessed as Data Deficient (DD). It forms ectomycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees and is distinguished by its greenish cap colouration, resembling some toxic species. Insufficient collection data prevent a reliable conservation assessment.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden